used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
HOME'SnounUS /hoʊmz/
possessive form of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME'S SERMON.
HomesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
how
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From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
Sandy's
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From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
SERMONnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading HOME'S SERMON.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for the Homes to refuse Uncle Sandy's kindness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their natural pride and independence of character could not stand in the way of so graciously and gracefully offered a gift.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he could give well, Charlotte and her husband knew how to receive well.
at the time that
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the old man came to see them the next day, he was received with all the love and gratitude he deserved.
